Various accidents and illnesses fell upon the developers who tried to remove these historic trees.

A crumbling hospital from the 1850s on Roosevelt Island.

The abandoned remnants of a little sanctuary for world peace that fell into disrepair.

This abandoned prison castle has become an imposing gallery of graffiti art.

A Beaux-Arts triumph rises from decades of decay to become the heart of a new innovation district.

This former tuberculosis research hospital endeavored to cure the dreaded disease with fresh air and positive attitudes.

The beauty of urban decay, hiding some dark secrets.

The remains of an idyllic small town built for the film 'Big Fish' still stand around a rundown main street.

A research lab and hands-on museum where visitors can experiment with retro technology.

The mummies of a fake priest and bandit's wife are among the abundant curiosities at this museum.

Philippine art and culture are on display at this university museum.

These beautiful objects represent beautiful ideas.

The Lund University's former gym houses a museum focusing on the creative process of art.

A Saxony castle houses one of the largest and most outstanding mineral collections in the world.

A small alleyway lined with locally drawn scenes of nostalgic anime and cartoon characters.

An alley way dedicated to graffiti and street art is a constantly changing street gallery.

A place to see how French aristocrats lived in the early 1900s.

A hotel and restaurant serving as the mecca of kitsch.

The oldest hotel in the world has been operated by the same family for over 1,300 years, even catering to samurai.

One of the first amphibian migration tunnels in the United States encourages a tradition that has inspired Amherst residents for decades.

The world's longest wildlife overpass provides Hilversum's critters with a safe alternative to trying their luck on the roadway.

This ancient Chinese observatory still contains early astronomy technology.

The largest wildlife crossing in Utah allows local fauna to safely traverse the six-lane Interstate 80 at Parleys Canyon.

An impressive collection is dedicated to the legendary beast.